Sony Alpha 9 II Specifications

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Specifications	Sony Alpha 9 II

Year Introduced	2019
Megapixels	24.2
Total Pixels	28.3
Sensor Size	35.6 ×23.8mm
Pixel Dimensions	6000 x 4000
Pixel Size	5.93µm
Diffraction-Limited Aperture	f/9.6
Sensor Readout Speed (ms)
Sensor Stabilization	Y
Lens Mount	Sony E-mount
FOVCF	1.0x
Image Processor	BIONZ X

Autofocus
Type	Fast Hybrid AF(phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
Points	693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 299 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 221 points (phase-detection AF) / 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
Working Range	EV -3 – 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Point Selection	Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points(contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) /Expanded Flexible Spot/ Lock-on AF ( Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot)
Microadjustment	Yes
Touch & Drag AF
Eye Detection AF	Y
Focus Bracketing/Stacking

Exposure Control
Metering Modes	1200-zone evaluative metering (Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight)
Metering Range	EV -3 – 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Exposure Comp	+/- 5.0EV(1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable), (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
AEB	Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments.
Light Flicker Mode
Intervalometer
ISO Sensitivity	[Still images] Mechanical Shutter: ISO 100-51200 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 204800 can be set as expanded ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Electronic Shutter: ISO 100-25600 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 can be set as expanded ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Movies] ISO 100-51200 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Shutter Speed	[Still images, Single shot] Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, AUTO: 1/32000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Electronic Shutter: 1/32000 to 30 sec, [Still images, Continuous shooting] Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 to 30 sec, AUTO: 1/32000 to 1/8 sec, Electronic Shutter: 1/32000 to 1/8 sec, [Movies]: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps) up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode)

Viewfinder
Type	0.5" (1.3 cm) electronic, Quad-VGA OLED, 3,686,400 dots
Coverage	Approx. 100%
Magnification	Approx. 0.78x
Eyepoint	Approx. 23mm
Information	Digital Level Gauge, Display All Info, For viewfinder, Graphic Display, Histogram, No Disp. Info
DOF Preview	Yes (via Setting Effect)

LCD
Type	2.95" (7.5cm) TFT, Tilting, approx. 1,440,000 dots
Coating
Brightness Adj	Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Display Options	Graphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Histogram, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting information for viewfinder mode, Focus Peaking (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow), Zebras (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)

Flash
Built-in GN	N/A (ISO 100, meters)
Built-in Coverage	N/A
Built-in Recycle Time	N/A
Modes	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync
X-Sync	1/250 s
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Hot Shoe/PC Terminal	Yes / Yes
External Flash Comp	Sony α System Flash

Shooting
Shooting Modes	AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual, Movie, Slow & Quick Motion
Picture Styles	Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia,Style Box(1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Image Processing	Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
Abberration Corrections
Drive Modes	Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Continuous Shooting	AUTO/Electronic Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 20 fps, Mid: max. 10fps, Lo: max. 5 fps, Mechanical Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 10 fps, Mid: max. 8fps, Lo: max. 3 fps Buffer: RAW/RAW Uncompressed: 239/131 frames, JPEG: 361
Shutter Lag	20ms
Viewfinder Blackout	N/A

Live View
FrameRate
Focusing	AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Metering	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Display Options	Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Display Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram

File Information
Still ImageType	JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
Image Size	[3:2] Full Frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 3936 x 2624 (10M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2624 (10M), M: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), S: 1968 x 1312 (2.6M) [16:9] Full Frame L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2M) [4:3] Full Frame L: 5328 x 4000 (21 M), M: 3488 x 2624 (9.2 M), S: 2656 x 2000 (5.3 M) APS-C L: 3488 x 2624 (9.2 M), M: 2656 x 2000 (5.3 M), S: 1744 x 1312 (2.3 M) [16:9] Full Frame L: 6000 x 3376 (20 M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2M) [1:1] Full Frame L: 4000 x 4000 (16M), M: 2624 x 2624 (6.9 M), S: 2000 x 2000 (4.0 M), APS-C L: 2624 x 2624 (6.9 M), M: 2000 x 2000 (4.0 M), S: 1312 x 1312 (1.7 M)
Movie Type	XAVC S:MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Movie Size	NTSC: XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p/100 Mbps, 30p/60 Mbps, 24p/100 Mbps, 24p/60 Mbps), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/50 Mbps, 30p/50 Mbps, 24p/50 Mbps), 1280 x 720 (120p/50 Mbps), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps/PS, 60i/24 Mbps/FX, 60i/17 Mbps/FH, 24p/24 Mbps/FX, 24p/17 Mbps/FH), MP4: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps, 30p/16 Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30p/6 Mbps) [comparable PAL settings available]
Movie Length	Max duration approx. 29min

Other Information
Wireless Features	Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth
GPS	Can be synchronized with connected mobile device
Custom Functions
LCD Panel / Illumination	No / No
Water & Dust Resistance	Yes
Sound Memo	No

Interface
Computer Interface	USB Type-C Terminal
Other Interface	HDMI micro connector (Type-D) out, External Microphone In / Line In (Stereo mini jack), Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack), LAN TERMINAL: 1000BASE-T

Memory
Memory Type	SD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-II), Dual Slots

Batteries & Power
Battery	Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life	Approx. 500 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 690 shots (LCD monitor)
Power Supply Battery Chargers	AC-UUD12 AC Adapter, BC-QZ1 Battery Charger

Physical Specs
Body Materials	Magnesium Alloy body covers
Shutter Durability Rating	500,000
Operating Environment	32–104°F / 0–40°C
Dimensions Inches	5.125 x 3.875 x 3.125" (128.9 x 96.4 x 77.5mm)
CIPA Weight	23.9 oz (678g)

Accessories
Viewfinder	FDA-EP18 Eyepiece Cup
Wireless File Transmitter	Built-in
Compatible Lenses	Sony E-Mount
Battery Grip	VG-C4EM Buy ►
Remote	Sony Remote Control with Multi-terminal cable, Compatible infrared remote
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